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As seen around … Chicago

Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk photo

Tags: Chicago FD Engine 13, Chicago FD Squad 1, Chicago Fire Department, Rosenbauer America ACP-55 articulating aerial for O'Hare Airport, Tim Olk

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9 Comments

#1 by BMurphy on April 11, 2017 - 9:01 PM

Unless a Canadian arctic high-pressure system happens by.

Then maybe 33 1/4′ or even 33 1/2′.

Ah, forget it. Just pull the tank-to-pump handle….
#2 by rj on April 11, 2017 - 1:48 PM

Maximum theoretical lift is 33′ with 20′ frequently being the max solely because of how many feet of hard suction an engine carries.
#3 by BMurphy on April 11, 2017 - 8:08 AM

It looks like the rigs are on the north side of the Jardine Water Plant, on far east Ohio Street. From the side intake of E13 to the water is probably at least 20′ to 30′, mostly vertical lift. You engineers already know what I’m getting at. Those darn Laws of Physics. Plus methinks that there is maybe, perhaps probably some ok pressure and volume in the mains at that location, and just maybe enough supply???

All in good fun!
#4 by CrabbyMilton on April 11, 2017 - 6:29 AM

Great point and I didn’t catch it right away. Right next to one of the largest bodies of water in the USA and they didn’t just draft from it. I’m sure they had a reason to use the hydrant instead.
#5 by Bill Post on April 11, 2017 - 6:09 AM

So John I was wondering what you would do with the squad companies, would you operate them differently or would you just take them out of service?
It’s actually their technical rescue capabilities and special operations training and equipment that make the squads standout. It’s the things like high-angle rescue, water rescue, hazmat support, and complicated extrications where the squads really shine.
At fires they mainly function as an extra truck company and occasionally will man a line.
Actually there are a few big cities where some truck companies receive more special operations training and equipment and they will actually do squad type work. They will just drive the squad or heavy rescue unit to the scene if necessary to work off of the van.
#6 by michael m on April 10, 2017 - 8:43 PM

I agree love the background in those shots! Also nice to see that all the squads have their new rigs up and running! Any idea when Squad 1 officially went into service?
#7 by rj on April 10, 2017 - 8:35 PM

Couldve just drafted and truly recycled while doing multiple drills …. lol
#8 by John on April 10, 2017 - 7:28 PM

Lol…the “squaddd” doing what the “squaddd” does best….a lot of nothing. Oh wait….silly me…they’re recycling water aerating it to keep it fresh.
#9 by Crabby Milton on April 10, 2017 - 5:35 PM

Can’t beat the background in those shots.